adh-fishing Test: Nam REN+ Salt Fly Rod

The Ren+ Salt is the long-awaited extension of the popular REN family by Nam Products, answering to the desires of ambitious saltwater and predatory fish anglers. We've tested this crisp, powerful rod with a minimalist design for pike and present its features in detail in this video. Enjoy!

Precision, long casts, and high line speeds are crucial in tropical saltwater fishing for bonefish, permit, tarpon, and more. When fishing from a skiff or on a flat, you often face strong winds, requiring a rod capable of handling challenging conditions and enabling you to precisely target your weighted fly or streamer with just a few false casts. At the same time, you need a rod with a lot of feel for your presentation because precision and sensitivity are crucial even under the Caribbean sun.

REN Technology

Considering this demanding job, the innovative rod builders at NAM Products from Scandinavia have embraced and adapted the proven REN Technology, known from the 5-piece single-handed rods for trout streams. The unique graphite composition of the REN rods has been adjusted for the REN+ Salt, offering even more power without losing its impressive liveliness and finesse. That's what sets the REN+ Salt apart – a combination of lightness, speed, and sensitivity often missed in many other saltwater-ready rods. The low physical weight of the REN+ Salt is a crucial factor, as well as its extremely low swing weight, giving the impression of being able to cast and fish effortlessly all day long. This is reminiscent of the 5-piece REN rods we tested for trout and grayling in the lower line weights. Check out our test here.

Nam Ren+ for freshwater and saltwater

For native and exotic predators in freshwater and saltwater

For Freshwater and Saltwater

However, if you think the REN+ Salt is only intended for adventurous tropical anglers, you're mistaken! These premium rods were developed for anyone who enjoys fishing with streamers, whether it's for trout, sea trout, perch, zander, or pike. The wide range of available line weights is a testament to this, starting from #5, making it one of the most interesting options for targeting large brown or rainbow trout. In #6 and #7, it's ideal for daily use on the coast, and in #8 and #9, it's an excellent choice for those targeting our backyard pike.

During our brackish water test, we witnessed the powerful action of the REN+ Salt and fished with various lines and streamers. Now it's clear to us: This rod simply masters everything! Whether it's a long taper or a compact belly, whether it's a small flashy streamer or a bushy pike tube, the REN+ handles it all with a smile on the angler's face, conquering the most challenging conditions.

Components and Features

The Nam REN+ Salt features a sleek blank made of state-of-the-art carbon fiber and seamlessly blends into any situation with its dark-blue, almost black finish. As with the 5-piece REN rods, everything in this series is crafted with the utmost attention to detail. The beautiful blank is equipped with ultra-light yet robust REC stripping guides and titanium snake guides. The ceramic insert contributes to minimal line friction and supports the extremely high line speeds achievable with this rod. The cork handle, known from all other NAM rods, is one of the best on the market – top-quality Delgado cork that feels perfect in hand and withstands the test of time. What we also like about the Full Wells grip is its slim design. The elegant silver aluminum reel seat has a Type III anodization, adding to its "100% saltwater-resistant" label.

Nam Ren+ Salt Titanium guides

High-quality titanium snake guides with ceramic inserts for minimal friction

Similar to the 5-piece REN rods, the new REN+ Salt offers a minimalist look that personally appeals to us. Only two small touches of color can be found on the entire rod: a blue decorative wrap on the blank indicating the magical 1m mark (for quickly measuring fish) and a subtle mention in blue text of the REN TECHNOLOGY, which gives these rods their unique performance. In short, these rods are built in a timeless manner and are so clean that you can't help but admire them endlessly!

Our Conclusion

The REN+ Salt is not just for saltwater. Even though it undoubtedly feels at home on a tropical flat! Instead, it is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a high-end rod for targeting all kinds of predators. The unique REN TECHNOLOGY is responsible for the exceptional combination of power and lightness, giving the angler the feeling of being able to achieve anything with these rods. The REN+ Salt seamlessly fits into all other Nam Products rods, once again proving that the Scandinavians know exactly how to build fly rods that you never want to put down.

Nam Ren+ Salt Delgado Cork